Kings help and rules

Start playing Kings tonight.

Most people arrive here because they downloaded the app, saw a Kings link at the table, or need one quick answer before the next hand. Start with the rules, keep the printable sheet nearby, and use the app to score the real card game.

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Kings Card Game Scoring Rules, scoring, wilds, history, and support for real card games at the table.

Start here

Choose the path that matches why you came here.

1

I need to learn the game.

Use the full rules walkthrough first, then keep the one-page sheet at the table.

Start the rules
2

I am already at the table.

Jump to common questions about wilds, opening, adding, going out, and scoring.

Open table FAQ
3

I want the app to help.

See where to start a game, score a hand, review history, and copy support details.

Use the app guide

Useful next stops

Rules, scoring, support, and setup in one place.

Number of Players

Play with 2 to 6 people. Pick the players, choose the first dealer, and keep the table order clear.

Learn more

Check Age Info

Kings has no betting, chat, public posts, ads, or open web browser. It is a scorekeeper for in-person play.

See age info

Review History

Completed games stay in history so you can review final standings, hand results, and player stats.

See examples

Family Scorebook

Optional iCloud sharing lets invited players claim their profiles and keeps completed game history connected.

Set up sharing

Wilds Keep Changing

Every hand has a new wild rank, from Aces through Kings. That small twist keeps each round fresh.

See wilds

Common Table Questions

Quick answers for opening, adding, replacing wilds, going out, deck questions, and scoring disputes.

Read the FAQ

Rule Variations

Want a shorter game or different house rules? Agree on options before hand 1 starts.

Compare variations

Built for the Table

No paper score sheet, no redoing math, and no guessing whose turn it is to deal next.

Quick start

Paper or App?

Paper works. Kings helps when wild cards, running totals, saved history, and score questions start interrupting the table.

Compare options

Share Carefully

Optional iCloud scorebook sharing uses Apple's iCloud and CloudKit systems. Optional Contacts linking uses one selected iPhone contact at a time and stays on the device.

Privacy details

Need help?

Use the support page for common questions and troubleshooting. If you still need help, you can open a public support request on GitHub. Do not include private personal information in public support requests.